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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Yas Marina Circuit has announced the launch of Yas Speed Festival 2026, a new community-driven motorsport festival celebrating speed, culture, and connection.
The festival will take place across two editions in February, with the inaugural event running from February 7-8, followed by a second on February 21.
The events combine elite racing championships with immersive off-track experiences, reinforcing Yas Marina Circuit’s role as a hub for motorsport culture and community engagement in the UAE.
The first edition of Yas Speed Festival will deliver an action-packed weekend of competitive racing and community-focused entertainment, headlined by the Asian Le Mans Series, one of the world’s leading endurance racing championships.
Featuring international teams and cutting-edge prototype and GT machinery, the series will bring high-performance endurance racing to the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Adding further star power to the Asian Le Mans Series grid, Ajith Kumar will compete at Yas Speed Festival as both driver and team founder, racing under his own banner, Ajith Kumar Racing.
Kumar said, “I’m looking forward to competing in the Asian Le Mans Series at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit. I recently raced there so I’m excited to be returning but this time behind the wheel of an LMP3 with my own team, Ajith Kumar Racing.”
Additional on-track competitions include the Gulf ProCar Championship and Gulf Radical Cup, offering fans a diverse and dynamic motor sport programme across the weekend.
Beyond the circuit, the festival will showcase Yas Motor Majlis, a large-scale automotive gathering featuring more than 400 cars, celebrating regional car culture and bringing together enthusiasts, collectors and families in a vibrant social setting.
Visitors can take advantage of: Family-friendly ticket packages; a dedicated kids’ play area; Festival Fan Zone and interactive activations; a curated selection of food trucks.
General admission grants access to the Main Grandstand. For guests seeking premium experience, VIP hospitality options will be available, including suite viewing areas offering exceptional trackside perspectives.
For tickets and other event details, visit: https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/yas-speed-festival
